Description

β-D-Allofuranose is a specialized monosaccharide derivative belonging to the class of rare sugars. This high-purity chemical building block is critical for advanced research and synthesis in carbohydrate chemistry. It serves as a key chiral intermediate and precursor for the development of novel pharmaceuticals, bioactive compounds, and complex glycoconjugates. Researchers and process chemists in pharmaceutical R&D, biotechnology, and fine chemical synthesis rely on its defined stereochemistry for constructing sophisticated molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial chiral building block for the synthesis of nucleoside analogs, antiviral agents, and other therapeutic molecules.
• Glycobiology Research: Used as a standard or precursor in studies of carbohydrate metabolism, enzyme mechanisms, and glycosylation pathways.
• Glycoconjugate Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for the preparation of complex oligosaccharides, glycopeptides, and glycolipids.
• Process Chemistry: Employed in the development and scale-up of synthetic routes for rare sugars and their derivatives.
• Biocatalyst & Enzyme Studies: Utilized as a substrate to investigate the specificity and activity of glycosidases and glycosyltransferases.
• Diagnostic Reagent Development: Potential use in creating labeled probes or components for diagnostic assays targeting carbohydrate-binding proteins.

Basic Information

Product Name	β-D-Allofuranose
CAS No.	36468-80-1
Molecular Formula	C6H12O6
Molecular Weight	180.16 g/mol
Synonyms	β-D-Allofuranose; β-D-Allose (furanose form); (2R,3S,4S,5R)-2-(Hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol; Allofuranose; 36468-80-1; β-Allofuranose; D-β-Allofuranose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our β-D-Allofuranose is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, chiral analysis to confirm stereochemical integrity, and residual solvent screening. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment. We support compliance with relevant guidelines for advanced pharmaceutical intermediates and research chemicals.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere in a desiccator.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (HPLC, Area %)	≥ 99.0%
Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH limits

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.